Associate, Infrastructure & Sustainable Energies

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments in São Paulo is seeking an Associate for the Infrastructure & Sustainable Energies team. The role focuses on investment research, building recommendations, implementing strategies, and monitoring regional portfolio assets.

The Associate will work in a cross‑functional environment, collaborating on global investments and initiatives while supporting Latin America operations. A strong foundation in financial analysis and diligence is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking.
• Fluent in English, Portuguese or Spanish; strong communication skills.
• Track record of academic achievement and professional advancement.

Responsibilities

• Compile industry, market and asset data to support research.
• Build and maintain financial models and valuation analyses.
• Lead due‑diligence workstreams and summarize findings.
• Contribute to evaluation of opportunities for Investment Committee.
• Prepare investment rationales and diligence summaries for IC.
• Present investment recommendations to Investment Committee.
• Support transaction execution and documentation.
• Monitor and manage portfolio assets and track performance.
• Develop relationships with partners, external advisors and management teams.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Valuation

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant field

Job description

Purpose. Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.
With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide.
For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

The Associate will join the Infrastructure & Sustainable Energies team based in São Paulo, with the primary focus on the Latin American region. The Associate will be responsible for conducting investment research, assisting in building investment recommendations, implementing investment strategies, and monitoring and managing portfolio assets. In addition to regional responsibilities, the Associate may also collaborate on global investments and initiatives, supporting our worldwide efforts.

The Team

Accountabilities

• Compile industry, market and asset level data and financial information to support research


• Build and maintain clear, well-structured financial models and valuation analyses to assess risk/return of opportunities and support investment decisions


• Lead discrete due-diligence workstreams (e.g. financial, commercial and operational) and summarize key findings, risks and mitigants


• Contribute to the evaluation of opportunities by articulating views on overall attractiveness based on financial analysis and diligence findings


• Prepare clear, analytical materials (e.g. industry overviews, investment rationales and diligence summaries) for Investment Committee


• Participate in presenting investment recommendations to the Investment Committee


• Support transaction execution activities (including process management, structuring and documentation)


• Monitor and manage portfolio assets, update models, track performance indicators and identify value-creation initiatives


• Develop relationships with potential partners, external advisors, intermediaries and management teams in connection with origination, due diligence and post-investment asset management

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant field


• 3-5 years of relevant work experience


• Strong research, analytical, financial modeling, valuation, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements and knowledge of valuation techniques


• Experience working in deal environments including supporting acquisitions, diligence and/or asset management activities


• Fluent in English, as well as Portuguese or Spanish; excellent communication, both written and verbal


• Have a track record of academic achievement and professional advancement


• Work effectively in a team environment


• Have great communication, interpersonal and relationship building skill.


• Candidates must exhibit conduct consistent with our guiding principles of integrity, partnership and high performance

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.

We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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